[GH-ISSUE #2] Consider using a cross-platform extension framework for easier development and maintenance #1

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opened 2026-10-18 14:07:25 +00:00 by bsakaguchi · 1 comment

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Originally created by @SethBurkart123 on GitHub (Jun 20, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/extension/issues/2

Hey there! 👋
I've been following the progress of open-webui and finally this extension, and I must say, I'm really excited about what you've accomplished so far. I develop chrome extensions for fun, and I know firsthand the challenges that come with making an extension work seamlessly across different platforms.

I wanted to reach out because I've been thinking about ways to make the development process smoother and more efficient. One idea that came to mind is using a cross-platform extension framework. These frameworks handle the heavy lifting of generating browser-specific packages and provide handy polyfills, making it a breeze to target different browsers without all the manual work.

I've had some great experiences with two frameworks in particular:

Bedframe: Built on top of https://github.com/crxjs/chrome-extension-tools

Simplifies targeting different browsers
Implemented as a Vite plugin, which could be useful if you need any niche Vite plugins or just prefer Vite altogether

Plasmo: Built on https://parceljs.org/ (known for its speed and performance)

Extensive support for a wide range of plugins
Can handle pretty much any requirement you throw at it

I've personally converted a few large-scale extensions to use these frameworks, and the results have been fantastic. It significantly reduces the development effort and ensures a consistent user experience across platforms.
If you're open to the idea, I'd be more than happy to lend a hand in integrating either Bedframe or Plasmo into the project. I think it could be a game-changer for the development workflow and make maintaining the extension a whole lot easier in the long run.

Originally created by @SethBurkart123 on GitHub (Jun 20, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/extension/issues/2 Hey there! 👋 I've been following the progress of open-webui and finally this extension, and I must say, I'm really excited about what you've accomplished so far. I develop chrome extensions for fun, and I know firsthand the challenges that come with making an extension work seamlessly across different platforms. I wanted to reach out because I've been thinking about ways to make the development process smoother and more efficient. One idea that came to mind is using a cross-platform extension framework. These frameworks handle the heavy lifting of generating browser-specific packages and provide handy polyfills, making it a breeze to target different browsers without all the manual work. --- I've had some great experiences with two frameworks in particular: 1. [Bedframe](https://github.com/nyaggah/bedframe): Built on top of https://github.com/crxjs/chrome-extension-tools - Simplifies targeting different browsers - Implemented as a Vite plugin, which could be useful if you need any niche Vite plugins or just prefer Vite altogether 2. [Plasmo](https://github.com/PlasmoHQ/plasmo): Built on https://parceljs.org/ (known for its speed and performance) - Extensive support for a wide range of plugins - Can handle pretty much any requirement you throw at it I've personally converted a few large-scale extensions to use these frameworks, and the results have been fantastic. It significantly reduces the development effort and ensures a consistent user experience across platforms. If you're open to the idea, I'd be more than happy to lend a hand in integrating either Bedframe or Plasmo into the project. I think it could be a game-changer for the development workflow and make maintaining the extension a whole lot easier in the long run.

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@yekruz commented on GitHub (Aug 25, 2025):

@tjbck @SethBurkart123
as someone in love with the Open Source, I'd be glad to help creating the extension for an open source browser. how about FireFox? any suggestion?

@yekruz commented on GitHub (Aug 25, 2025): @tjbck @SethBurkart123 as someone in love with the Open Source, I'd be glad to help creating the extension for an open source browser. how about FireFox? any suggestion?

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